Former UA All-American Ozzie Newsome Returns to Host Golf Tournament June 18-19

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former University of Alabama All-American and Baltimore Ravens executive Ozzie Newsome will return to Tuscaloosa June 18-19 as the honorary chair of the fourth annual Bridge Builder Celebrity Golf Classic, scheduled for the Ol’ Colony Golf Course.

Proceeds from the tournament, sponsored by the Alpha Tau chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, benefit The First Tee of Tuscaloosa – a program designed to introduce disadvantaged youth to golf – the Benjamin Barnes YMCA of Tuscaloosa, and local scholarships.

Newsome, who made history in 2003 by becoming the first black general manager in the NFL, was recently named the Walter Camp NFL “Man of the Year” for his commitment to public service. He is credited with putting together the Baltimore Ravens team that dominated Super Bowl XXXV.

“The University of Alabama, the Tuscaloosa community and the fraternity have played a major role in my success,” Newsome said. “I am very fortunate that God keeps providing me with opportunities to give back.”

“Ozzie Newsome is an outstanding ambassador for The University of Alabama. We are proud of his tremendous personal success and the fact that he has remained committed to helping his university and others,” said UA President Robert E. Witt.

Celebrity participants scheduled include former Alabama players Johnny Davis, Cornelius Bennett, Lamonde Russell, Chris Robinette, Wendell Hudson, Kerry Goode and Leon Douglas. Other celebrity participants include UA Athletics Director Mal Moore, former Cleveland Browns All-Pro Hanford Dixon, the national president of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. George Grace, and NBC13 anchors Mike Moore, Jim Dunaway and Rob Carlin.

Pre-tournament events are Friday, June 18, with the tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 19. Tickets to the weekend of events are $95 and include green fees, lunch and admission to the reception with Ozzie Newsome and Friends on Friday evening at the President’s Pavilion on The University of Alabama campus.

For ticket and registration information, contact the Ol’ Colony Golf Course Club at 205/562-3201 or visit the tournament website at www.bridgebuildergolf.com.